The World's Healthiest Sheep

 New England Ovis (NEO) has established a unique sheep flock that is free of an unprecedented number of disease-producing agents also known as pathogens. This endeavor has resulted in the healthiest sheep in the world. Research is no longer impeded by nonexperimental subclinical or clinical contagious disease processes. Acclimation periods are shortened and quarantine is not necessary. Animals that don’t get sick are spared the distress associated with illness. NEO SPF sheep save precious time and valuable resources. Costs associated with contagious disease surveillance, control, diagnosis and treatment as well as time spent by professionals and staff required to deal with these issues are no longer incurred. The elimination of zoonotic agents makes a safer workplace. Well-socialized NEO SPF sheep are safer and more enjoyable with which to work. We believe that NEO SPF sheep, free of contagious diseases, in conjunction with our sheep socialization program results in the most humane animal care of small ruminants available today.